2012 QAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6659 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6123 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6349 WST

2012 QAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.6659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.6123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6542 to the December average rate of 0.6282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6659 was down 0.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,330 WST

2011 Average 3,190 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,061 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6587

0.6139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6371, compared to 0.6327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6371

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0506 WST (High: 0.6628 / Low: 0.6123). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 WST (High: 0.6260 / Low: 0.6173).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6542) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+1.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6542

2011 Avg (January) 0.6461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6659	0.6299	0.6542
February	0.6344	0.6146	0.6260
March	0.6300	0.6138	0.6176
April	0.6260	0.6173	0.6246
May	0.6628	0.6123	0.6455
June	0.6628	0.6329	0.6550
July	0.6579	0.6271	0.6451
August	0.6433	0.6243	0.6349
September	0.6433	0.6187	0.6277
October	0.6324	0.6203	0.6289
November	0.6408	0.6274	0.6312
December	0.6362	0.6263	0.6282